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Advent-Stripe reported to drop PayPal bidBusiness — 23hAdvent International and Stripe have pulled out of their joint bid to acquire PayPal, ending what could have been one of the largest fintech takeovers. PayPal’s stock fell on the withdrawal news after the bidders valued the company around $50–60 billion, a deal the PayPal board previously deemed insufficient.

Trian Plans No Wendy's Bid, Sources SayBusiness — 2dNelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is not currently planning a take-private bid for Wendy's, despite earlier reports of a potential consortium, citing concerns about the company's performance, valuation, and strategic direction while keeping options open for the future. The development comes after a period of stock volatility sparked by takeover rumors, with Wendy's CEO Bob Wright implementing a turnaround plan as the shares rebound from a nine-month high.

Delivery Hero 2026 guidance raised on growthBusiness — 1dDelivery Hero raised its full-year 2026 guidance as its Everyday App strategy accelerates growth, with GMV now seen up 9% to 11% and revenue projected to rise 17% to 19%, while adjusted EBITDA is expected to reach €960 million to €1 billion. The updates come as Uber lodged a takeover bid at €41.50 per share, highlighting a pivotal period for the company and its path to profitability.

Tokio Marine Plans Multibillion-Dollar Acquisition With Berkshire Stake — 4dTokio Marine is pursuing a multibillion-dollar international takeover, examining Australia’s Suncorp and Insurance Australia Group along with Canada’s Intact Financial, with Suncorp emerging as the preferred target though no deal is guaranteed. Berkshire Hathaway’s stake bolsters a planned collaboration on large-scale M&A, as Tokio Marine seeks to broaden its international footprint under its Aspiration 2035 strategy while expanding its investor base through a stock split and long-term shareholder rewards.

IJRSwing-State Dem Announces Plan To Tie Up Gun Stores With Red TapeHarold Hutchison · 4 min · 2d

Putin Grants State Takeover of Critical Infrastructure — 4dPutin signed a decree granting the Russian state the temporary administration or takeover of critically important infrastructure—covering fuel, energy, industrial, communications, transport and logistics facilities—if owners fail to protect them against Ukrainian drone attacks or to repair after strikes. The move follows intensified Ukrainian strikes on warehouses and logistics hubs, including those of Wildberries and Ozon, and authorizes seizure of physical and financial assets as needed to safeguard national security and economic stability.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

Ex-BofA banker charged in $18.5M insider trading — Aug 21, 2026The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged former Bank of America bankers Jason Satsky and Gavin Wolfe with insider trading tied to South Jersey Industries’ $8.1 billion takeover announced in February 2022, with Wolfe alleged to have earned about $18.5 million from trading about 2.2 million shares. The SDNY case, docket 1:26-cv-07132, details prior communications and social meetings around the deal, lists multiple relief defendants, and notes Satsky’s termination by Bank of America in 2025 as the investigation continues; both defendants deny the allegations.

CK Hutchison files arbitration over Panama port seizure — Aug 20, 2026CK Hutchison has filed international arbitration against Panama over the cancellation of its Balboa and Cristóbal port concessions and government takeover, seeking more than $1.5 billion in damages for the destruction of its investments; its subsidiary Panama Ports Company is pursuing a separate claim, with the dispute occurring amid broader tensions between the US and China over the Panama Canal. The case highlights risks to critical port infrastructure and the growing use of international arbitration to challenge state actions affecting foreign investments.

TPG Proposes A$24.55 Per-Share Takeover of EQT Holdings — Aug 18, 2026TPG Global has made an unsolicited, non-binding takeover proposal to acquire 100% of EQT Holdings for A$24.55 per share via a scheme of arrangement, with exclusivity for due diligence and conditions including FIRB, ACCC and APRA approvals; EQT has appointed UBS and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer as advisers as it evaluates the offer amid recent share-price volatility tied to the First Guardian collapse. EQT is set to announce FY26 results on 20 August 2026 and will decide on a final dividend as part of its update to shareholders.

Charlotte Considers 9 p.m. Teen Curfew With Exemptions — Aug 10, 2026Charlotte City Council is weighing a citywide 9 p.m. curfew for anyone under 18 to curb teen takeovers and youth violence, a measure supported by police as a deterrent but questioned by some councilmembers who worry it targets youth or could affect their records. Officials say the curfew could be enforced mainly through juvenile court and is prompted by a string of summer takeovers and related arrests, with a vote anticipated in the coming weeks.

On X · @DodgersDodgers' Miguel Rojas Delivers Pinch-Hit RBI Single to Tie Game vs. TigersThe official @Dodgers account posted a video highlight celebrating Miguel Rojas' clutch pinch-hit RBI single that tied the game against the Tigers, ending a scoring drought. Reactions are mostly positive, cheering the moment, with a minority using it to vent broader team frustrations.1,020 likes · 18m

Pinewood.AI Reports Possible £545m Offer — Jul 24, 2026Ridgeview Partners’ Ridgeview Bidco has made a non-binding cash offer of £4.48 per Pinewood.AI share (valuing the group at about £545 million) with an optional rollover alternative, and Pinewood’s board has indicated it would be minded to recommend the offer if a firm intention is announced. The deal is being pursued under the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, with significant investor support already expressed through letters of intent, though a firm offer has yet to be confirmed.

EasyJet profits fall as Apollo bid resurfaces — Jul 23, 2026EasyJet reported a sharp drop in quarterly pre-tax profit to about £85 million as elevated fuel costs and softer demand from the Middle East conflict weigh on earnings, though late bookings showed some improvement heading into peak travel season. The airline is in a bid war between Apollo’s £5.7 billion takeover deal and Castlelake’s rival offer, while management warned that FY26 outcomes depend on volatile fuel prices and remaining bookings.

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Frasers extends Accent Group bid to September 30 — Jul 23, 2026Frasers Group extended its on-market takeover bid for Accent Group to 30 September 2026, with no changes to the terms and the offer price remaining at A$0.65 per share, despite Accent’s shares trading above the bid. The extension comes as Frasers, already holding about 22.9% of Accent, faces opposition from Accent’s independent board committee, which argues the value is tied to its Sports Direct ANZ relationship and future growth plan.

EU plans review of airline ownership, risks EasyJet bids — Jul 22, 2026The EU is preparing a review of airline ownership rules to ensure majority EU ownership and effective control, potentially complicating easyJet’s takeover bids by Apollo and Castlelake. The move has sparked share swings and could force private-equity deals to be restructured to satisfy regulatory control tests, as illustrated by past and ongoing implications for carriers like Ryanair and easyJet.

OCS Agrees £3.1bn Mitie TakeoverBusiness — Jul 21, 2026OCS Group has agreed to acquire Mitie in a cash deal valuing Mitie at up to 221.6 pence per share (approx. £3.1 billion), delivering a premium of around 40-47% and creating a UK-listed group with about £8.5 billion in revenue. Completion is targeted for Q1 2027 and is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, with Mitie’s board unanimously backing the transaction and both firms highlighting expanded geographic reach, technology investment, and stronger capabilities across critical sectors.

The PulseTrump Takes a Sharpie to the Map — Teases More to ComeRenaming lakes with a Sharpie from the Oval Office. We're in a new era of cartography and no body of water is safe.8h · 1 reads

Frasers surpasses 30% Hugo Boss stake, triggers bidBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Frasers Group has pushed its Hugo Boss stake above the 30% threshold, triggering a mandatory takeover bid for the remaining shares, and now holds about 30.28% of the stock. The €38-per-share offer remains open until 27 July, while Hugo Boss has urged investors not to accept, saying the price undervalues the business.

QuizMovie night: the classics testFifteen questions every movie lover should ace. The AI grades your film literacy and assigns your seat in the theater.4 min · today's quiz

Lopez Signs Exclusive DAZN Deal, Eyes Romero BoutSports — Jul 20, 2026Teófimo Lopez has signed an exclusive multi-fight deal with DAZN through his Takeover Promotions LLC, with his welterweight debut set for August 22 against Rolando Romero in Las Vegas. The arrangement gives Lopez greater control over his career and access to a broad slate of DAZN promotional partners for marquee fights, while the Las Vegas bout headlines a PBC PPV on DAZN and underlines DAZN’s push into direct fighter deals.

Law Enforcement Ramps Up Patrols Ahead of Fourth of July Amid 'Teen Takeover' WarningsReporting — Jul 3, 2026Police departments across the country are increasing security measures ahead of the Fourth of July weekend as officials work to prevent large gatherings known as "teen takeovers" from disrupting holiday celebrations…

Masked Individuals Surround Patrol Car With Police Inside — Feb 26, 2026A chaotic street takeover in suburban Maryland spiraled into outright violence when masked individuals surrounded and vandalized a marked police cruiser — while an officer was still inside. The incident unfolded just…

The Overlooked Prosecutors’ Tool Against Violent ‘Teen Takeovers’ — May 19, 2026Perpetrators of the violent “teen takeover” in Washington, D.C. that got a federal prosecutor’s attention were concealing their faces despite the district’s 2024 mask ban. Viral videos of young people hitting one…

IJRKim, Putin Near Completion Of First-Ever Road Link As Military Partnership GrowsFrancis Kapper · 5 min · 2d

Soft-On-Crime Socialist Set To Run Nation’s Capital Ravaged By Teen Takeovers — Jun 18, 2026Socialist City Councilwoman Janeese Lewis George won Washington D.C.’s Democratic mayoral primary putting her on track to be the deep blue city’s next leader. Lewis George won 52.9% of the first choice vote, beating out…

Billionaires Who Backed Democrats To The Hilt Anonymously Bemoan Socialist Takeover Of California — Jan 24, 2026A handful of billionaires, including those who have backed Democrats, anonymously told PirateWires’ Mike Solana how concerned they are about a potential “billionaire tax” being pushed forward by progressives…

‘No More Fantasies’: Greenland Fires Back After Trump Reignites Takeover Talk — Jan 5, 2026The leaders of Greenland and Denmark hit back at President Donald Trump after he once again raised the prospect of bringing the Arctic island under U.S. control. “We need Greenland from the standpoint of national…

DC Police Chief Who Trump Tried To Oust During Takeover Finally Calls It Quits — Dec 8, 2025Pamela Smith, the chief of the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), is leaving the police department after two years in her role, Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday morning. “Chief Smith…

Mamdani Says The Quiet Part Out Loud After Completing Takeover Of NYC — Nov 5, 2025Democratic New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani admitted on Tuesday that foreign-born New Yorkers led to his victory in the mayoral race. Mamdani held an overwhelming lead among foreign-born voters, while his…

On X · @AdamSchefterTrevon Diggs Records First Interception with Seattle SeahawksReaction to the neutral highlight of Diggs' first INT as a Seahawk is mostly positive or neutral with humor and banter; roughly 65% celebratory or amplifying, no polarized split.1,787 likes · 20m